The Masters Program

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Santa Fe, New Mexico - 1 schools

An equity score of 14/100 ranks The Masters Program #97 of 98 districts in New Mexico (state average 51). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,888 per pupil, The Masters Program ranks #132 of 143 New Mexico districts by per-pupil spending (New Mexico districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

242
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,888
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

The Masters Program operates 1 public schools serving 242 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New Mexico. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Santa Fe County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,888 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 15 of 143 New Mexico districts by per-pupil spending. See how New Mexico compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 21.2% local, 77.8% state, and 0.9% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 14/100, ranked #97 of 98 in New Mexico against a state average of 51, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 40.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 64.3% Hispanic or Latino, 24.4% White, 2.7% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is The Masters Program, enrolling 258 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Enrollment across the district's NCES-reporting campuses grew 3.3% between 2022-23 and 2023-24 (242 to 250 students), while the student-teacher ratio held roughly steady, per the NCES Common Core of Data annual universe files.

Of the district's $3,238,000 in reported FY2023 expenditures, 49% went to instruction, 38% to support services, and 10.7% to capital outlay, support-services-heavy relative to typical districts, reflecting spending on transportation, administration, or student services. Figures come from the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey's function-level breakdown, not the aggregate per-pupil figure above.

The Masters Program accounts for 100.0% of all The Masters Program student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of The Masters Program a distant remainder — means The Masters Program-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

The Masters Program chronic absenteeism rate is 40.7% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

0.9%
Federal
77.8%
State
21.2%
Local

Funding Equity

14
Equity Score
97 / 98
State Rank
51
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in The Masters Program.

White 24.4%
Hispanic or Latino 64.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 2.7%
Multiracial 6.6%
Other 1.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

40.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in The Masters Program

School Enrollment
The Masters Program
Charter
258

How The Masters Program Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The New Mexico districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Tierra Adentro Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Mesa Vista Consolidated Schools Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Sandoval Academy of Bilingual Education Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Floyd Municipal Schools Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Solare Collegiate Charter School Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to The Masters Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in The Masters Program?

The Masters Program has 1 school, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 242 students.

How much does The Masters Program spend per student?

The Masters Program spends $11,888 per student. The district has an equity score of 14/100, ranking #97 in New Mexico.

What is the demographic composition of The Masters Program?

The Masters Program students are 64.3% Hispanic or Latino, 24.4% White, 2.7% Asian, 0.8% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for The Masters Program?

The Masters Program has an equity score of 14/100, ranking #97 out of 98 districts in New Mexico.